{"product_id":"salome-paperback-4","title":"Salome - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salom , he rebukes her interest, which causes her to make a brutal declaration.\u003c\/b\u003eOscar Wilde's one-act tragedy explores the repercussions of her horrifying decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally composed in French in 1892, \u003ci\u003eSalom \u003c\/i\u003e is a controversial tale full of cruelty and retribution. Wilde expands on the Biblical story of John the Baptist, whom was captured and beheaded by Herod Antipas. It explores the interaction between the characters showing Salom 's spiteful nature and Herod's growing concern. It's a bold adaptation of a somber tale that leaves a mark on all who read it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalom \u003c\/i\u003e's one-act story structure immediately dives into the strange dynamic amongst Herod and his family. Once Salom 's bloodlust is apparent Herod's forced to reconcile both of their futures. It's a haunting drama that's amplified by its Biblical setting and notable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSalom \u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vengeful princess seeks the head of the prophet who rejected her advances. \u003ci\u003eSalomé\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003e Oscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e, is inspired by the Biblical figure John the Baptist and his tumultuous final days. It centers the capture and eventual murder of the prophet Jokanaan, at the request of the king's stepdaughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503676158259,"sku":"9781513271262","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UTBFMTdOZUlLTURnQmw3bTRUazgzdz09.webp?v=1760180181","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/salome-paperback-4","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}